PROFILE

Charlap Hyman & Herrero is a Los Angeles / New York-based architecture and design firm that takes a fully integrated approach to conceptualizing and executing spaces in their totality. Principals Adam Charlap Hyman and Andre Herrero, whose backgrounds are in interior design and architecture, lead a practice that considers all aspects of the built environment, from site plan to furniture. Working in various typologies – including buildings, set designs, stores and houses – CHH endeavors to consider divergent art forms and the experiences of multiple senses. They aim to create spaces that become worlds unto themselves, with gesamtkunstwerk at the core of the firm’s objective.

CHH’s principals have been featured in Forbes Magazine’s “30 Under 30” in its 2018 category for art and style, and the firm ranks among Architectural Digest's "AD100," PIN-UP Magazine’s “New Power Generation,” and AN Interior's “Top 50.” CHH was selected to participate in the 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial and won the annual competition hosted by the Miami Design District to design innovative holiday decorations for the neighborhood. In 2020, CHH was the recipient of the AIA Los Angeles Emerging Practice Award, the highest honor the organization bestows on an emerging architecture firm for consistently producing innovative work. CHH has collaborated on lines of fabrics, rugs, wallpapers, and other products with top furnishings companies and continues to expand their range.

PEOPLE

Adam Charlap Hyman

Principal, Interiors

As a principal of Charlap Hyman & Herrero, Adam Charlap Hyman has steered the firm toward an ever-widening variety of design pursuits, from residential projects to opera sets to art galleries. With a degree in Furniture Design and Art History from RISD and a professional background in major home furnishings companies, Adam has helped implement a holistic, yet succinct vision for the firm. Adam ranks among Forbes Magazine’s “30 Under 30” in their art and style category.

Andre Herrero, AIA, NCARB

Principal, Architect

Andre Herrero received his architectural training at the Rhode Island School of Design. He worked for David Chipperfield Architects, SANAA and SO–IL before starting his own firm with Adam Charlap Hyman. In his role as a principal of Charlap Hyman & Herrero, Andre opened the firm’s Los Angeles office to expand its capabilities bi-coastally, his experience in the field has enabled CHH to take on large scale projects with a flexible and creative approach. Andre ranks among Forbes Magazine’s “30 Under 30” in their art and style category.

Meg Wallich

Director of Operations, Architecture

Meg Wallich obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Kent State University's Fashion School. Since her graduation, Meg has held pivotal roles in operations spanning an array of industries.

Erik Pedersen

Technical Director, Architecture

Erik Pedersen received his architectural training at the Pratt Institute. Prior to joining CHH's Los Angeles office in 2021, Erik worked at a number of award-winning design offices in NYC and LA managing projects ranging from high-end residential to hospitality and luxury retail development.

Grace Myers

Senior Design Director, Interiors

Grace Myers studied Art History and Environmental Studies at Tufts University and Printmaking at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. Before joining CHH, she worked first for Christie's Auction House in the 20th Century Design Department and subsequently in Client Relations.

Gabriel Burkett, RA

Design Director, Architecture

Gabriel Burkett is a licensed architect, bringing valuable experience on projects ranging from small objects to expansive campuses in the US and abroad.

Chelsey Mitchell

Senior Art & Design Director, Interiors

Chelsey Mitchell holds a degree in Economics. Prior to joining CHH as a designer, she worked in the fashion industry in Paris.

Jena Meeks

Project Manager, Architecture

Jena Meeks holds a Master of Architecture from UCLA, and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Texas Tech University. While studying at UCLA, Jena was Graphics Editor for the Graham Foundation-funded journal, POOL.

Caroline Chao, RA

Project Architect, Architecture

Caroline Chao is a licensed architect and a graduate of Harvard University Graduate School of Design and the University of Pennsylvania, where she received the Michael Yaron Prize in architecture.

Jentz Zirbel, RA

Project Architect, Architecture

Jentz Zirbel, a licensed architect in New York, received his Bachelor of Architecture from The Rhode Island School of Design, and studied Literary Arts and History at Brown University. Prior to joining CHH in 2023, Jentz practiced at several award-winning architecture and design firms in New York.

Denise Nugent

Designer, Architecture

Denise Nugent joined CHH's Los Angeles office in 2021. Prior to which she worked at a number of Los Angeles offices after graduating with her Bachelor's in Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona. She was the winner of the Cavin Fellowship earning her the opportunity to study the suburban context in London, Tokyo and Buenos Aires.

Taj Cutting

Associate Design Director, Interiors

Taj Cutting joined CHH in 2020, having graduated from FIT with a Bachelors of Art in Interior Design and a Masters of Art in Exhibition and Experience Design. Alongside design work, she is a travel writer.

Jesse Gates

Designer, Architecture

Jesse Gates has a Master's Degree from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (Sci-Arc) and an undergraduate degree from Bennington College in Art, Architecture, and Anthropology.

Teruaki Hara

Designer, Architecture

Teruaki Hara joined CHH’s Los Angeles office as a designer in 2019. They received their architectural training at the A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan and at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Adrie Costanza

Associate Design Director, Interiors

Adrie Costanza received her Bachelor's of Interior Design from Utah State University in 2015 and has since worked on numerous residential and commercial projects in Los Angeles and beyond. Alongside work, Adrie enjoys cooking for family and friends.

Isabelle Arnone

Design Assistant, Interiors

Isabelle Arnone earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Fibers & Material Studies, and Art History, from Temple University. Isabelle has worked in the textile design and fashion industries in New York City and Philadelphia since 2018. Alongside CHH, Isabelle is a practicing artist specializing in costume design and fiber-based sculpture.

Medha Uppal

Design Assistant, Interiors

Medha Uppal holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design and Fine Arts from Drexel University. Prior to joining CHH, she worked in production and set design in New York City. Beyond her professional pursuits, Medha finds inspiration in jewellery making and batik.

Jason Brenner

Office Manager, Interiors

Jason Brenner received Bachelor's degrees in Management and Marketing from Pennsylvania State University. Prior to joining CHH, he worked in film distribution and marketing.

Architectural Services

Feasibility Studies
Programming
Conceptual Design
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documents
Permitting
Construction Contract Procurement
Construction Observation
3D Modelling
Rendering and Visualization
Building Information Modelling

Interior Design Services

Space Planning
Furniture Design
Furniture Procurement
Fixture Procurement
Shipping and Logistics
Rendering and Visualization

Selected Clients

Aesop
AIA LA
Airbnb
Bjarne Melgaard
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Cincinnati Opera
Christian Berst Gallery
Dean & DeLuca
Design Miami
EDITION Hotels
Eric Wrenn Office
Everlane
Friedman Benda
Hollyhock House
Jeffrey Deitch
Kamel Mennour
Kestner Gesellschaft
Le Collection'Heure
Leila Heller Gallery
LizWorks
Miami Design District
Mr. Leight
Moda Operandi
Monique Péan
MZ Wallace
Nederlandse Reisopera
Nina Johnson Gallery
Patrick Parrish Gallery
Rafael de Cárdenas
Red Bull Arts New York
Rosetta Getty
Salon 94
Salzburger Kunstverein
Santa Fe Opera
SSENSE
Sunday Goods
The Future Perfect
The Juilliard School
Tina Kim Gallery
Vitra
Vitra Design Museum
Winter Street Gallery
YALI Glass
56 Henry

Awards

2024 Créateurs Design Awards Nominee
2024 AD100
2023 The American Design Hot List
2023 AN Interior Top 50
2023 AD100
2023 1stDibs 50
2022 Créateurs Design Awards Best Design Collaboration
2022 AN Interior Top 50
2022 AD100
2021 AN Interior Top 50
2021 AD100
2020 AN Interior Top 50
2020 AIA Los Angeles Emerging Practice Award
2019 AN Interior Top 50
2018 Forbes 30 Under 30
2018 AN Interior Top 50
2016 The American Design Hot List

Diversity and inclusion statement:

CHH believes that leadership in design and construction requires collaboration. Architects and designers must encourage and celebrate the contributions of those who bring diverse experiences, views, and needs into the design process.

Previous collaborators, in alphabetical order:

Alba Kane, Alexander Charlap Hyman, Alexander Kardanovskiy, Anna Weyant, Camille Henrot, Claudia d'Onceau, Cynthia Talmadge, Davide Balliano, Donia Tadayoni, Dutra Brown, Isabelle Rose, Jack Lazar, Lisa Liang, Luis Ortega Govela, Matthew Kennedy, Maxwell Taylor-Milner, Mirtilla Alliata, Naomi Jabouin, Nathalie Elzayn, Setzler, Tim Battelino, Ty Pawlowski, Yiru Wu

Photography by: Andre Herrero, Chris Mottalini, Laure Joliet, Naho Kubota, Timothy Doyon, William Jess Laird, Sean Davidson, Melanie Acevedo